I have had melasma for the past three years and it's not going anywhere. I've tried creams and home remedies to no avail. I refuse to risk having peels or laser due to high potential of it coming back worse. my question is, can I just go to a professional tattoo artist who is able to tattoo over my melasma in my skin tone? I just want a chance to start fresh with even skin. please help.
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Answer: Melasma and Sun Spots -- Best Treamtent Is Clear + Brilliant / Aerolase w Microneedling PRP, Pro Yellow is Useful
The features of this 'lesion' of your forehead is highly suggestive of melasma. Plus, it is not likely that you were born with melasma. It is acquired.The Cafe au lait lesion is a 'birthmark'.See our melasma center in Santa Monica for care. Best
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
There are some special considerations for melasma that you follow:Melasma needs long term commitment with skin care and avoidance of skin factors such as sun exposure (Spectrase Sun Block) which has wide UV spectrum and SPF 30+ protection.
Daily good habits with topicals may well help you ...